KnownCarProblems2010 Dodge Ram Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Dodge Ram, most often about the transmission (26% of complaints, typically around 22,500 miles). It is 7th of 11 Ram model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2010 Dodge Ram problems
Transmission
7 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The truck started making a whirring down shifting noise then a loud noise then the truck seized to a halt drive shaft now laying on ground.
Driveshaft disconnected/slipped out of rear diff (hanging down - still on truck) loss of power/had to coast to a safe area during coasting came to a sudden stop/something locked up in rear diff.
Electrical
6 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: ignition, integrated trailer brake control, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated when driving at various speeds, the electrical components of the vehicle would continuously fail and the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times but the failure could not be duplicated. The failure became…
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the key fob released from the ignition without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the key fob released from the ignition while driving and reversing as the ignition module needed to be replaced. The…
Air bags
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: frontal.
Warning lite for air bag deployment stays on. In shop for two weeks at this time and the auto tech and factory tech have no idea how what to repair. Wires from the dash, console, door panels (factory wire loom) are open for tracing. Dodge did not send out the proper wire schematic for the 2010 Ram. Last report was…
Head on collision going 45mph. Car pulled out of intersection into path of our 2010 Dodge dakota and stopped. Applied brakes and hit head on. Driver airbag did not deploy.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Dodge Ram recalls
Steering: tie rod assembly
Risk: Loss of steering control of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and replace the left outer tie rod free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 4500 and 5500 vehicles. These vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod resulting in the potential loss of steering.
Steering: power steering fluid
Risk: Brake lights that are slow to extinguish could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the power steering reservoir cap free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dodge ram trucks manufactured from march 2009 through october 2010. Some vehicles equipped with diesel engine and a hydroboost brake system may be equipped with a power steering reservoir cap with excessive vent pressure levels that may result in brake pedals that are slow to return.
Brakes: master cylinder
Risk: This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.
Electrical: module
Risk: The result of the defect could lead to a condition where the key may be removed from the ignition switch (win module) prior to placing the shifter in park. This could result in the potential for unintended vehicle movement and could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 23, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler 300, dodge challenger, charger, jeep commander, grand cherokee and dodge ram vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a wireless ignition node (win) module exhibiting a binding condition of the solenoid latch.
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
Risk: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge ram truck. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Outer tie rod failure
Summary
Odi received complaints regarding failing tie rod ball studs on model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles resulting in loss of steering control.chrysler concluded that misalignment of the left (driver side) ball stud on vehicles built with the cross car steering linkage system could allow contact between the bull stud and the ball housing which could weaken the stud and result in fracture.chrysler submitted a recall notice on august 15, 2011 involving certain my 2003-2011 ram 2500 and ram 3500 pickup trucks built or repaired with the cross car steering linkage.chrysler will inspect, repair or realign the front end of the subject vehicles as needed.chrysler's announcement of a saf
Questions about the 2010 Dodge Ram
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Ram?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (7 complaints, typically around 22,500 miles); electrical (6 complaints); air bags (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Ram have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 24, 2010 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Dodge Ram?
- It is 7th of 11 Ram model years by number of complaints, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.